When you’ve gained a few pounds, there’s nothing like the tedium of a diet to make you feel even more down in the dumps. Take it from someone who’s tried every one in the book; once you throw exercise regimes into the mi it’s a recipe for total misery. But if you want to shrink your muffin top without the diet and punishing gym sessions, you’re in luck.
Fitness and nutritional expert Karen Austin, of the Topaz Fitness Academy, offers some of the most painless and effective tips for those that love food but loathe exercise...
Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. Cutting back starchy ‘beige food’ carbs will always speed up weight loss but there’s no reason to deprive yourself. If you’re going out for a meal with friends you don’t have to be the one munching on salad while they tuck into exciting dishes.
Order steak, chips and spinach if you want, but eat it in the right order. Karen says: “When your dish arrives, eat all the protein (meat, chicken, fish or tofu for example) and fibre (vegetables) first. Eat them slowly.
When you’re finished, you can start on the starchy chips or mash. “In many cases, because protein is far more filling than carbs, you’ll realise you’re full and don’t want them at all or, at the least, you’ll find yourself eating way less than you would have done had you eaten them at the start of the meal.” Follow this principle at home, too, especially if you’re cooking for .